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NJ S1371
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Lagana
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AI Summary
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Requires an automatic machine recount within 48 hours when any election (except primary or school elections) results in a tie between candidates.
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Mandates an automatic hand recount within 48 hours if the machine recount still produces a tie.
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Requires a special election within 60 days of the original election if the hand recount still results in a tie, limited to the tied candidates.
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Assigns the appropriate board of elections to conduct all automatic recounts and special elections, with the State reimbursing all costs incurred.
Legislative Description
Requires automatic machine recount for certain elections that result in tie vote and establishes process to resolve subsequent tie votes.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/13/2026